Integrate WMATA API with Your DC Transit Assistant
Learn how to integrate WMATA API with your AI agent for Washington DC transit information.
Transport for Washington, US Integration Guide
This guide will walk you through integrating the Transport for Washington, US API with your OpenAssistantGPT chatbot.
Overview
WMATA's API provides real-time information about Washington DC's public transportation system. The service offers metro and bus tracking, arrival predictions, and service alerts. It features route planning, station information, and system updates for the DC metropolitan area.
Integration Steps
1. Review API Documentation
First, visit the Transport for Washington, US API documentation to understand the available endpoints and how they work.
2. Create Custom Action
In your OpenAssistantGPT dashboard:
- Go to the Actions Dashboard
- Click "Create New Action"
- Chose Get or Post
- Fill the action form with the following details:
Name: get_transport_for_washington_us_data
Description: Get data using Transport for Washington, US
URL: https://developer.wmata.com/?ref=public_apis&utm_medium=website
Parameters: This will depend on the API you are integrating. Parameters are query parameters passed in the URL.
3. Assign Action to Your Chatbot
- Go to your Chatbot Dashboard
- Select your chatbot
- Go to "Settings" > "Actions"
- Add the get_transport_for_washington_us_data action to your chatbot
Using the Integration
Your chatbot can now handle transportation-related queries. Here are some example questions you can ask:
- When is the next Red Line to Metro Center?
- Check bus arrivals at Union Station
- Find nearest Metro station
The chatbot will automatically use the Transport for Washington, US API to fetch and return the requested information.